Private Desert Safari Dubai: Camel Ride, Sandboard & BBQ
Ride camels and sandboard down dunes, then eat grilled meat under the desert sky
A private desert safari from Dubai combines a camel ride through the Lehbab Desert red dunes, sandboarding down high slopes, and a full BBQ dinner as the sun sets. Your 4x4 pickup leaves from your hotel, a professional driver handles 35–40 minutes of dune bashing, and a live English guide stays with you throughout the seven-hour tour, which includes henna tattoos, shisha, and live entertainment with Arabic music.
Step-by-step itinerary
Desert adventure and BBQ dinner
- Embark on private desert safari
- Enjoy camel ride on sand dunes
- Experience sandboarding on dunes
- Relax with BBQ dinner under stars
What’s included
- Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned 4x4 SUV.
- 35–40 minutes of dune bashing with a professional driver.
- camel ride across the red dunes.
- sandboarding down high dunes with guide support.
- henna tattoos and shisha.
- live entertainment with Arabic music.
- international buffet BBQ dinner with chicken shawarma, falafel, grilled meats, fresh salads, and vegetarian options.
- sunset photos.
- live English-speaking guide throughout.
Times
- Every day 15:00
Before you book
Operated by Royal Excursion Tours
Prices and times updated 6 days ago
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned 4x4 SUV and heads straight into the Lehbab Desert. A licensed safari driver takes the wheel for 35–40 minutes of dune bashing across the red dunes. The vehicle does the heavy work while you experience the rhythm and tilt of the terrain. Once parked, you mount a camel for a ride across the open sand, then switch to a sandboard to glide down the high dunes. The guide stays with you through each activity, and the pace lets you catch your breath between the adrenaline moments.
As light fades, the tour gathers for the evening setup. You'll sit for henna tattoos and smoke shisha while a live band plays Arabic music. The BBQ dinner arrives grilled (chicken shawarma, falafel, and a full international buffet with vegetarian and meat dishes), and you eat under the open sky. The guide handles the logistics. You handle the food and the view. The return journey to your hotel wraps up around seven hours after departure.
Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want the full desert evening experience (camel ride, sandboard, and dinner under stars) without sharing the vehicle or guide with other groups. The fixed seven-hour schedule packs all three into one departure, so the entire arc from dune to sunset meal fits inside a single evening or afternoon block.
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Top questions
What happens during the dune bashing part of the tour?
A professional driver takes the 4x4 SUV across the red dunes at Lehbab Desert for 35–40 minutes, navigating the slopes and terrain while you sit in the vehicle. The driver controls the speed and angle. You experience the motion and the landscape.
Do I need experience to sandboard, or will the guide teach me?
The sandboarding is included for all levels. The guide ensures you have a safe and exhilarating experience whether you're a novice or already comfortable on a board, and you slide down from the high dunes as part of the activity.
What's included in the BBQ dinner?
The international buffet dinner features grilled chicken shawarma, falafel, fresh salads, and a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meat dishes, all prepared on-site and served under the stars as part of the seven-hour tour.
Is the camel ride suitable for children?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and specialized infant seats are available. However, it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Discuss any concerns with the operator before booking.
What time does the tour leave and return?
Hotel pickup is included, and the full tour runs seven hours from departure to drop-off back at your Dubai hotel or residence. The exact start time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule. Confirm the pickup window when you book.
Private Desert Safari Dubai: Camel Ride, Sandboard & BBQ
7h · EN · at your hotel
from AED 1,092 per group
≈ US$ 290 in your currency
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